SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Northern California heads into a warm September weekend with clear skies and game-day friendly conditions, but early next week could bring rain and slick roads.
According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento will stay dry through Sunday with highs reaching 87 degrees Friday and Saturday before dipping slightly into the mid-80s Monday. Skies will be mostly sunny, giving fans at Friday night football games across the region a comfortable evening with temperatures falling into the upper 50s.
Drivers should watch conditions closely starting Monday night. A slight chance of showers develops after 11 p.m., potentially creating wet spots on I-5 and Highway 50 by Tuesday morning. Commuters may face slower travel as rain chances continue into Tuesday and Wednesday.
Saturday and Sunday will remain ideal for outdoor events, with sunny afternoons and overnight lows in the low 60s. Winds stay light, between 3 to 7 mph, keeping air quality steady. While the weekend offers pleasant weather for barbecues and late summer activities, residents should prepare for changing conditions as the new workweek begins.
Stay weather-aware if you have early-week travel plans. Keeping headlights on during showers and leaving extra travel time is advised. The National Weather Service says additional updates will follow if rainfall increases or storm activity develops.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA
- Saturday: High 86, low 61. Sunny.
- Sunday: High 87, low 62. Mostly clear.
- Monday: High 85, low 62. Sunny, showers possible late.
- Tuesday: High 82, low 60. Showers possible, partly sunny.
- Wednesday: High 81, low 60. Chance of showers.
